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Biography
Dr. Dudoussat completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Nicholls State University in 1995. He then received his Doctor of Medicine in 2004 from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and was a member of the AOA Medical Honor Society. He also received the Norma C. Ragland Award for outstanding academic achievement over four years of medical school. Dr Dudoussat then completed a residency in Orthopedic surgery at LSU Health Sciences center in 2009. He continued training at Wake Forests’ Bauman Grey School of Medicine where he completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery in 2010.
After training Dr. Dudoussat returned to Louisiana where he practiced orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgery at North Oaks Medical Center. He comes to Ochsner with 9 years of clinical experience in hand and upper extremity surgery.
Dr. Dudoussat’s Orthopedic Surgical interests are hand, wrist, and elbow surgery including fractures, arthritis, tendon injury, nerve releases and repair, and pediatric hand care.
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Education and Training
Medical School
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Medicine
Residency
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Orthopaedics
Fellowship
Wake Forest Univ. Bowman Gray Sch. Med.
Field of Study: Hand Surgery Fellowship
Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedics
Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews
All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.
Dr D is very popular because of his attention to detail and very specific about the healing after surgery. I am so grateful for his thoroughness.
Good
Referred the doctor to my brother already.
The doctor was through and professional. He answered all my questions and advised me of the risks concerning surgery. He operated on my left hand and elbow last year with good results. I am very comfortable with him and trust his ability.
All is progressing well and Dr was attentive.
Very Good
Dr. Dudoussat is very thorough & inclusive re: any treatment or procedures.
This doctor is the best in his field. I have complete confidence in him
Dr Dudoussat is excellent. Talks to you, makes sure you understand what is going on and explains everything. Very, very happy with my procedures and results,
All went well. Like the doctor and staff
Good
Dr Dudoussat thoroughly explained treatment options and associated risks.
Dr. D. is great. I've seen him 4 or 5 times now for my chronic trigger finger problems. He always knows what to do & fixes them.
Dr Dudosat is an excellent Dr. Very attentive to my issues & gives a good explanation of causes & solutions
Dr Dudousatt is excellent!!
I have recommended this physician and his NP to numerous people.
Great Doctor
The entire process was very efficient, yet I never felt rushed and Dr Dudoussat answered all my questions and frankly did an outstanding job
Dr D was professional and courteous. Personally I prefer detailed explanations, but I understand most Drs don't like elaborating.
Outstanding
Doctor explained thoroughly my treatment plan and his specific concerns about my condition
The doctor was wonderful
As a matter of fact, on the drive home from the appointment I got a call from a friend with a recent injury who I referred to Dr Doudasette. She called and got an appointment!
Dr was all I needed and treated with respect.
All good. Compassion, explanation, options.
